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Source: Rob Gronkowski's season is over after breaking his forearm again

Jeff Howe Sunday, January 13, 2013

Credit: Matt Stone

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski hurts himself in the first quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium

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Tight end Rob Gronkowski has broken his left forearm again, and he'll need season-ending surgery, according to a source.

Gronkowski landed on his arm while trying to catch a pass up the right sideline in the first quarter. He immediately sought out the medical staff and was in visible pain. He remained on the sideline for a few minutes before departing for the locker room, where tests revealed the extent of the damage.

Gronkowski initially broke the arm in Week 11 against the Colts and missed five games. He returned for the regular-season finale against the Dolphins and wore a heavy sleeve over the forearm. He wore the same sleeve for today's game.

This is the second straight postseason in which Gronkowski has suffered a serious injury. He had a high ankle sprain in last year's AFC Championship against the Ravens, which required offseason surgery.